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Poole-based nail business plans second studio just months after securing £25,000 Start Up Loan

By Lilly Delmage | 22 August 2024

Poole’s Cassidy’s Beauty Academy is planning its second studio, after a Start Up Loan of £25,000 from GC Business Finance (GCBF) helped owner, Cassidy Jade Darby, secure her first nail…

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Salon in the Spotlight: L.E, Radcliffe, Lancashire

By Lilly Delmage | 21 August 2024

Lauren Taylor welcomes Scratch inside her home salon, where she has created a ‘homely and cleanly’ space within her dining room… Having completed her Level 2 NVQ in Beauty Therapy…

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Nailchemy & KB Tool Range announce collaboration – with 3 big benefits for nail pros

By Helena Biggs | 21 August 2024

Katie Barnes Tool Range, a provider of nail tools, and nail product house, Nailchemy, have unveiled a product-focused partnership. Keen to elevate the experience of the nail technician, the brands…

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Pinterest Autumn 2024 Trend Report

The top 4 nail trends set to dominate autumn 2024

By Rebecca Hitchon | 21 August 2024

Social media platform, Pinterest, has published its Autumn 2024 Trend Report, revealing popular nail looks for the season. Pinterest notes that beauty trends for autumn ‘feature a blend of bold…

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The British beauty industry grew by 11% in 2023, research shows

By Rebecca Hitchon | 20 August 2024

The British Beauty Council has published its latest The Value of Beauty report, compiled by Oxford Economics, revealing that the British beauty sector grew by 11% to a value of…

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Nail competition tips from the World’s Star Nail Artist

By Katy Pottle | 20 August 2024

Whether you’re a seasoned artist or starting out, competitions can be an ideal playground to showcase your skills and creativity, as well as build confidence, learn from industry leaders and…

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Here’s the reason why glossy nails are so hard to photograph

By Katie Barnes | 19 August 2024

When we complete a set of nails, we have two different finishes: matte or glossy. You may have noticed that glossy is far more difficult to photograph. When light from…

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BABTAC launches 34-strong Beauty Collective to elevate industry standards

By Rebecca Hitchon | 19 August 2024

The British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (BABTAC) has established the Beauty Collective: a group of industry experts who will share their knowledge with the sector and consumers. Designed…

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Scratch Snap Aug 24 Winner Announced

WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap August 2024

By Rebecca Hitchon | 19 August 2024

The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge for August has been announced as Benita Bimsaite. In a showcase of talent, techs created nail designs to fit theme, Carnival Claws, in the…

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Scratch Snap nail art competition

Scratch Snap is a monthly, online nail art challenge to create a salon-style design in line with a theme. Simply snap…

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New Year’s Eve

For nail techs, the final day of the year is usually covered in glitter. Sparkle and silver styles are among…

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